The National Curriculum is HUGE. Many points are multiple step skills. On top of this, a lot of application of knowledge is vital too – especially in the mathematics curriculum. Here is a breakdown of what the mathematics curriculum outlines for each year group from Year 1 to Year 6. As we produce more maths activities on Parent’s Homework Hub,…
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Snakes & Ladders Multiplication
Multiplications seem to be one of those things where children pick them up quickly, or really find them hard to memorise. Either way, finding new, fun, stress-free ways to practise them without turning to the tablet or iPad (I’ll admit, there are some awesome apps out there) isn’t always easy. That’s where Snakes & Ladders comes in! Here’s how to…
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Floor is Lava – Spelling Game Edition
I remember playing ‘the floor is lava’ as a child and my own children adore playing it at every opportunity. Leaping across the sofa at home! Holding on to the side of benches when out and about! EVERYWHERE! So how can that help with spelling? By turning it into a fun spelling game of course! My now 6 year old…
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2D Shape ‘What Shape Am I?’ Game
Everyone loves a bit of a riddle. Childhood memories of ‘Guess Who?’ on a Saturday morning. Well now you can play this and many other games using this colourful set of 2D shape cards and ask ‘What Shape Am I?’ How to use your ‘What SHAPE Am I?’ cards Download your cards. Print them out double-sided onto card and cut…
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I-Spy Initial Letter Search
Because we love our water play here at Parent’s Homework Hub, we picked our letters using a fishing rod. You could pick from a feely bag or even work through the alphabet in order. Find out how you play I-Spy Initial Letter Search indoors or outside. You will need To Play This I-Spy Game: A container Bubblebath / food colouring…
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